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The Science of Curling

The Backwards Curl

Watch the physics in action. The stone spins clockwise, yet curls to the right — the opposite of what intuition predicts.

19 Kilograms of Granite

The Art of Sweeping

Sweeping creates friction heat, melting a microscopic ice layer. Elite sweepers can add up to 15 feet to a stone's journey.

Pebbled Ice

The stone rides on tiny ice bumps, minimizing contact area and friction.

Scientists Still Don't Know

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